A Staffordshire bull terrier from Horley has beaten more than 200 other animals to be crowned Britain's smiliest pet.

Happy pooch Harvey beat dogs, cats, parrots and even a sheep to the title following a nationwide search for the pet with a winning smile.

The competition - run by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) as part of its I Heart My Pet campaign - was launched to celebrate the love pet owners have for their furry friends and to encourage them to think about the health of their companions.

Harvey's owner, April Gargiulo, was thrilled with the win and is looking forward to the prize photoshoot.

She said: "We’re so excited that Harvey has won this prize and is getting some recognition for how amazing and happy he is – he really deserves it.

"Even though he’s getting on a bit, at the grand old age of 10 Harvey still runs around like a puppy and is in amazing shape for his age.

“He is a 'fetch' fanatic and will keep going for hours if given the opportunity.

"He enjoys long walks and is also a fantastic swimmer, regularly fetching sticks from our local doggie-dip pond."

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